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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,166.08, 13,752.40 and 3,902.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,166.08, 13,752.40 and 3,902.40 is: 5,855.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,166.08 : 13,752.40 = 3,902.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,166.08/13,752.40 = 3,902.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,166.08x = 13,752.40 × 3,902.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,166.08x = 53,667,365.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,667,365.76/9,166.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,855.00

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